US Government: Powers of the Senate and Congress
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Who shares the power with the President to make appointments, declare war, and ratify treaties?

  • The Congress
  • The Senate (correct)
  • The Supreme Court
  • The Executive Unit

In cases of impeachment of the President and Supreme Court Judges, which body acts in a judicial capacity?

  • The Executive Unit
  • The Senate
  • The Congress (correct)
  • The U.S. Supreme Court

Who has the power to declare state emergency and mobilize military troops?

  • The Senate
  • The President (correct)
  • The Congress
  • The U.S. Supreme Court

Which body can declare void the acts and actions of the legislature and executive if they contravene the U.S. Constitution?

<p>The U.S. Supreme Court (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints Secretaries as executive heads of departments, subject to approval from the Congress?

<p>The President (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may the Senate refuse to ratify the choices made by the President?

<p>When choices contravene the Constitution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Chapter 2 in the legal studies textbook?

<p>Forms and Organs of Government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the legal studies textbook, which chapter covers the topic of 'Separation of Powers'?

<p>Concept of State (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the legal studies textbook, what is covered in Chapter 1 of Unit 4?

<p>Jurisprudence, Nature and Meaning of Law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit in the legal studies textbook covers 'Family Justice System'?

<p>Unit 4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Sources of Laws' is discussed in which chapter of the legal studies textbook?

<p>Jurisprudence, Nature and Meaning of Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Property, Succession and Inheritance' are topics covered in which chapter of Unit 5?

<p>Institutional Framework - Marriage and Divorce (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who assumed the leadership of the Congress party in 1921 post World War I?

<p>Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee in India?

<p>Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Dr. Ambedkar termed as in relation to the Constitution of India?

<p>Chief Architect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which time of the day did the Constituent Assembly draft the Constitution of India?

<p>Afternoons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two main roles did the Constituent Assembly play?

<p>Framing Constitution and Making Laws (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who formed the Congress Party to enable Indian participation in British Government?

<p>Allan Octavian Hume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the consultation process observed by the executive on the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Court?

<p>To ensure the judiciary's independence and impartiality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a discussion take place in Parliament regarding the conduct of a Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court?

<p>Only during an impeachment proceeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Judiciary as guaranteed by the Constitution described in the text?

<p>To interpret and uphold the Constitution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What jurisdiction can be invoked to move the Supreme Court under the Constitution?

<p>Article 32 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does the Judiciary perform in relation to the subordinate judiciary according to the text?

<p>Administrative function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What limitation does the Basic Structure impose on the amending power of the Parliament?

<p>It prohibits amendments altering the Basic Structure itself (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) as described in the text?

<p>To check hasty legislations with expert advice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country's legislature is mentioned as an example of a unicameral system in the text?

<p>Turkey (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many States in India have a unicameral structure according to the information provided?

<p>24 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason given in the text for supporting a unicameral legislative body?

<p>Prevention of conflicts and delays (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of individuals can be nominated as members to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) based on the text?

<p>Academics and artists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose highlighted in the text for having a second chamber like the Council of States?

<p>To safeguard states' interests in a federal system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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